113

Posts

355

Followers

Local Life

Website

LOCAL Life is about living well in the Lowcountry. For a free weekly newsletter about local happenings and information, visit locallifesc.com.

www.locallifesc.com

5 Road Trips from Hilton Head Island for One Last Summer Adventure

By Ashlan Saeger,

3 days ago

From a casino cruise and football weekend to comedy, golf and live music, these five road trips from Hilton Head Island offer a memorable way to close out summer with friends.

Read full article

Read in NewsBreak

Go to Publisher's website

Comments

Community Policy

Learn what you always want to look for when it comes to buying cherries from the store or farmers market. Whenever I am shopping for cherries the number one thing I look for is color. This will determine whether the cherries will be sweet and flavorful or sour and bland. I want to start by talking about the bags of dark cherries that are the most commonly found cherries in grocery stores nationwide. Cherries that are sold in the stores as "dark cherries" or "red cherries", should be dark in color. They should be closer to black in color than red. Often you won't find all the cherries in the bag to be exactly the same color, but the majority of them should be dark.

25d

David Heitz

user · 31.2K followers

How smoking marijuana keeps your house clean

The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this report. You may have heard about people using stimulants to motivate them to clean the house. But many people find that smoking marijuana also can lead to spotless floors, shiny mirrors and clean end tables.

CJ Coombs

user · 42.3K followers

Fraternal twins in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, disappeared in 2006: Somebody or a system failed them

Inisha Fowler and Ivon Fowler have been missing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), since September 11, 2006, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The date they went missing is being used because it's the last time they were seen together and reported to be alive.

Pittsburgh, PA · 20d

Dianna Carney

user · 42.7K followers

Easy-Going 6-lb Little Dog Saved From Shelter Awaits His Happily Ever After

Argos, a 10-year-old, 6-pound senior dog rescued from a Texas shelter, is now “fully vetted and ready to find his retirement home,” according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. In its introduction of Argos, the organization emphasizes both his age and temperament, calling him “a senior guy saved from the shelter in TX” and adding that “if you are looking for an easy going guy, look no further.” The nonprofit says Argos is currently in a foster home in Texas and “doing well,” and the organization is asking the public to share his adoption post to help him find a permanent home in the Northeast.

Texas · 5d

Margaret Minnicks

user · 49.2K followers

Fruits and vegetables that may be linked to the growing parasite outbreak in Virginia

This is an update on Cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic illness that is across 18 states, including Virginia, according to Patch. In Virginia, between one and 10 cases of Cyclosporiasis have been reported, according to Patch’s earlier report on the multistate investigation.

Virginia · 24d

Eat Like No One Else

user · 11.3K followers

Before You Buy Cucumbers, Here Are 5 Things You Should Know

Before you head to the store to purchase some cucumbers, here are 5 things that you should know. 1. What Types of Cucumbers Can You Find at the Store?. There are 3 main types of cucumbers that you can find in grocery stores these days. The classic cucumber is long, green, mostly straight, but slightly curved. It is what most of us think of first when we think of cucumbers. They have small seeds on the inside that aren't fully developed. If the cucumber had been allowed to continue to grow on the vine, the seeds would be further developed and ready to be the next cucumber.

Kateable

user · 7.7K followers

Why I Started Saving Coffee Grounds

For years, making coffee was just part of my morning routine. I'd brew a fresh pot, pour myself a cup, and dump the used coffee grounds straight into the trash without giving them a second thought.

21d

CJ Coombs

user · 42.3K followers

Missing since 1961 from Newport Beach, California: John Arthur Butler was only 15 when he vanished

John Arthur Butler disappeared from Newport Beach, California (Orange County), on August 21, 1961, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). John's composite image above was created to show how he might have looked at 65, though he would now be 80 if alive.

Newport Beach, CA · 4d

CJ Coombs

user · 42.3K followers

The 1994 unsolved disappearance of infant Kelsi Krum and her mother in Arcadia, Florida

Kelsi Jordan Krum has been missing from Arcadia, Florida (DeSoto County), since August 11, 1994, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her mother, Kelli Jo Krum (pictured below), also disappeared. Kelsi would now be 32 years old, and her mother would be 53.

Arcadia, FL · 12d

CJ Coombs

user · 42.3K followers

Missing since 1947: An 11-year-old mentally disabled boy vanished in Baltimore, Maryland

For over 79 years, the disappearance of Kenneth Warren Hager from Baltimore, Maryland, has remained a mystery. He was last seen on April 8, 1947. If alive today, he would be 91.

Baltimore, MD · 9d

Butter and Baggage

user · 16.5K followers

Angel biscuits that turn out light, fluffy, and foolproof every time

There's a reason these were once called Bride's Biscuits. Even a brand new cook could make them turn out right, and that's still true today. Angel biscuits use both yeast and baking powder, which gives them a taller, lighter texture than a classic buttermilk biscuit. That extra bit of lift makes them almost impossible to mess up, so they come out fluffy every single time.

intentionalhospitality

user · 12.3K followers

The Enchilada Casserole I Bring to Every Church Potluck

This crock pot enchilada casserole is a hearty slow cooker dinner layered with ground beef, beans, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and queso quesadilla cheese. It is built for feeding a crowd, which makes it a strong pick for church potlucks, family meals, or relaxed entertaining.

26d

Kateable

user · 7.7K followers

I Started Cleaning My Front Door Every Week—Here's Why

For the longest time, I focused almost all of my cleaning inside the house. I'd wipe the kitchen counters, vacuum the floors, and clean the bathrooms—but I rarely thought about my front door. Then one afternoon, I stepped outside to grab a package and noticed fingerprints around the handle, dust in the corners, and pollen covering the trim.

Dianna Carney

user · 42.7K followers

Meet Cinnamon Donut: The 1-Year-Old Shih Tzu Mix Looking For Love After Rescue From Hoarding

A loving little pup named Cinnamon is searching for the family that will help him put his difficult past behind him and give him a bright future. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has introduced Cinnamon Donut, who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “Last Friday, the police in West Springfield called to say that they had 12 dogs in an abandoned home with nobody to take care of them, and they were fearful that without rescue, they might starve to death in the house. Of course, Great Dog Rescue jumped into action and took every single dog to safety.”

West Springfield, MA · 22d

Eat Like No One Else

user · 11.3K followers

Before You Buy Chocolate Ice Cream, Here Are 5 Brands Worth Knowing About

Cool down this summer with these 5 brands that make some delicious chocolate ice cream. Any ice cream that contains chocolate in any way, whether it's the base or it has a mix-ins in it that give it a big boost of chocolate flavor are eligible for this list.

25d

Edmond Thorne

user · 25.3K followers

Miami's Trump Tower 3 Is Sinking — Owners Pay While Everyone Else Skips Away Free

A new study says the luxury tower is among dozens of coastal buildings settling into South Florida soil, raising hard questions about what buyers were told, what engineers knew, and who pays when the ground keeps moving.

Miami, FL · 26d

Butter and Baggage

user · 16.5K followers

I found the church cookbook recipe that made me stop buying pound cake

I still have the tattered church cookbook where I first saw this recipe, hand-drawn hearts next to the good ones. This was one of them, and once I fixed the one thing it got wrong, it became the cake I make more than any other.

19d

Edmond Thorne

user · 25.3K followers

Publix Faces Another Food Safety Recall After Second Major Incident in Two Years

*This article was created, researched, and developed entirely without any use of AI. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia. Florida News Network: Orlando — Florida shoppers are being told to check their freezers again. Publix has pulled a batch of frozen GreenWise Organic blueberries off store shelves after health officials linked the fruit to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 12 people and sent four to the hospital.

Florida · 19d

WyoFile

user · 11.8K followers

Yellowstone’s oldest wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, leaves the park, raising fears for its future

Leslie Patten hiked into a remote reach of northwest Wyoming’s Sunlight Basin in December to post a trail camera where she’d earlier seen wolf tracks. At the time, a winter closure was fast approaching, and the Park County resident wouldn’t be able to retrieve the camera and review the footage for months. When she hiked back to fetch her equipment on May 1, the citizen scientist and author was greeted by one of nature’s most primal noises: the howls of wolves.

Wyoming · 17d

Thomas Smith

user · 59.1K followers

7 Weird Facts About Hot Fudge Sundaes You Probably Didn't Know

Nothing hits the sweet spot quite like a classic hot fudge sundae. The contrast between freezing vanilla ice cream and warm, gooey, molten chocolate is pure perfection. But while you’ve probably eaten dozens of them in your lifetime, how much do you actually know about the history and quirky science behind America's favorite ice cream treat?

Dianna Carney

user · 42.7K followers

“No One Ever Came Forward”: Sweet Dog is Looking for Her Forever Family

Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River is searching for a home for Calamity Jane, a sweet dog who has now been waiting “for nearly two months” with “minimal interest” despite being, as the shelter puts it, “the biggest, sweetest smush that just wants to roll around with a toy and soak up all of the attention she can get her paws on.”

Fall River, MA · 8d

nickscookingclub

user · 9.8K followers

Easy Slow Cooker Texas Cowboy Stew: One-Pot Meal

Some recipes have that instant save-it-for-later feeling, and easy Slow Cooker Texas Cowboy Stew: One-Pot Meal is exactly that kind of recipe. It has the kind of name that makes you picture real flavor before you even start cooking: cozy, homemade, and easy to share, with enough personality to stand out in a busy feed. This is the sort of dish that fits the moments people actually cook for, whether that is a relaxed weekend bite, something easy to bring to the table, or a recipe you want nearby when you need an idea that feels a little more special than the usual routine.

Dianna Carney

user · 42.7K followers

She Lost Everything: Now Little Pearl Just Needs Someone to Choose Her

Pearl is getting a fresh start, and Animal Rescue of New England, a foster-based rescue in Rhode Island with foster homes throughout New England, says this pearl-white pup will arrive in New England on August 1st and is now accepting adoption applications. According to Animal Rescue of New England, Pearl is about 7 years old, weighs 26 pounds, and is believed to be a Basset Doodle mix, a gentle, loyal companion-in-the-making who’s ready to trade a painful past for a home that feels safe.

Rhode Island · 12d

Dianna Carney

user · 42.7K followers

Meet Gizmo: The 9.5 lb Little Survivor of Neglect Looking for Love

Small Dog Rescue of New England has introduced Gizmo, a small dog now available for adoption after being rescued from neglect and brought into care. “Here is another smiling boy, Gizmo,” the organization wrote in a recent post, asking the public to “Please share for adoption."

Rhode Island · 20d

Dianna Carney

user · 42.7K followers

Pickles the Tiny Chihuahua with a Huge Heart is Searching for Her Forever Person

Pickles, a 7-year-old long-haired chihuahua weighing 10 pounds, is looking for a home through Small Dog Rescue of New England, a volunteer-run nonprofit that focuses on moving small dogs from high-risk shelters into adoptive homes in the Northeast. The group describes its mission as helping “small dogs find loving forever homes,” noting that volunteers “rescue, vet, and transport small dogs from southern kill shelters to find their loving forever homes in the Northeast.”

Rhode Island · 6d

Local Life

Website

www.locallifesc.com

LOCAL Life is about living well in the Lowcountry. For a free weekly newsletter about local happenings and information, visit locallifesc.com.

113

Posts

355

Followers

5 Road Trips from Hilton Head Island for One Last Summer Adventure

Comments

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Greg Wilson, CFA

15 Places You Should Stop Tipping (And Why That’s Okay)

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2009 from a home of chaos: 5-year-old Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings in Satsuma, Florida

Margaret Minnicks

Update on Mia Bieniemy's progress after being shot by her son on Sunday in her Virginia home

Greg Wilson, CFA

Stop Eating These 19 Foods Once You Turn 50 (Even If They Are Delicious)

Edmond Thorne

Leprosy's Rising Spread in Florida: Armadillos & Soil Exposure Raise Concerns

Eat Like No One Else

The One Thing I Always Check Before Buying Cherries

David Heitz

How smoking marijuana keeps your house clean

CJ Coombs

Fraternal twins in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, disappeared in 2006: Somebody or a system failed them

Dianna Carney

Easy-Going 6-lb Little Dog Saved From Shelter Awaits His Happily Ever After

Margaret Minnicks

Fruits and vegetables that may be linked to the growing parasite outbreak in Virginia

Eat Like No One Else

Before You Buy Cucumbers, Here Are 5 Things You Should Know

Kateable

Why I Started Saving Coffee Grounds

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1961 from Newport Beach, California: John Arthur Butler was only 15 when he vanished

CJ Coombs

The 1994 unsolved disappearance of infant Kelsi Krum and her mother in Arcadia, Florida

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1947: An 11-year-old mentally disabled boy vanished in Baltimore, Maryland

Butter and Baggage

Angel biscuits that turn out light, fluffy, and foolproof every time

intentionalhospitality

The Enchilada Casserole I Bring to Every Church Potluck

Kateable

I Started Cleaning My Front Door Every Week—Here's Why

Dianna Carney

Meet Cinnamon Donut: The 1-Year-Old Shih Tzu Mix Looking For Love After Rescue From Hoarding

Eat Like No One Else

Before You Buy Chocolate Ice Cream, Here Are 5 Brands Worth Knowing About

Edmond Thorne

Miami's Trump Tower 3 Is Sinking — Owners Pay While Everyone Else Skips Away Free

Butter and Baggage

I found the church cookbook recipe that made me stop buying pound cake

Edmond Thorne

Publix Faces Another Food Safety Recall After Second Major Incident in Two Years

WyoFile

Yellowstone’s oldest wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, leaves the park, raising fears for its future

Thomas Smith

7 Weird Facts About Hot Fudge Sundaes You Probably Didn't Know

Dianna Carney

“No One Ever Came Forward”: Sweet Dog is Looking for Her Forever Family

nickscookingclub

Easy Slow Cooker Texas Cowboy Stew: One-Pot Meal

Dianna Carney

She Lost Everything: Now Little Pearl Just Needs Someone to Choose Her

Dianna Carney

Meet Gizmo: The 9.5 lb Little Survivor of Neglect Looking for Love

Dianna Carney

Pickles the Tiny Chihuahua with a Huge Heart is Searching for Her Forever Person